Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open, Worry Not, Stand Strong, Trust God & Watch Our Father's Plans Unfold (8.24.22)

Beloved, 

I Implore you to look 'beyond the discouragement' that some of you are facing and do not worry, because there is nothing the enemy can do to you.   he may try to threaten you.  he may try to disturb your peace, but all his efforts will be (and are) in vain.

For YOU, are a Child of the King; and no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Spiritually, keep your eyes open; and you will be able to 'see' beyond what is happening. What you are going through is only a temporary condition; and it will serve to make you stronger, wiser, and better.

 

It is only with the 'eyes of faith' that you will be able to move past your 'challenging' circumstances and temporary conditions; to obtain victory. the enemy will attempt do all he can, to put stumbling blocks in your way, thinking you will give up.  But remember, My Child, that My Son died on the Cross in order to defeat the enemy for you.  For you.  FOR YOU....   My Son did not go to the Cross in vain. 

Refuse to allow anything to stop your forward momentum.
You must believe that I Am with you; and that there is nothing the enemy can do to you, and succeed. I Have all Power and Authority over everything, including the enemy, but not man.  Man, you Child, I created to have free will.  And so you must choose to believe in Me; in what I Say I can and will do; and in My Almighty Power.  That is a choice that every human being must make.  Just know that I Will strike the enemy down, and destroy him, in due time.

 

Stand strong.
Stand strong.
Stand strong, My Child.

Stand strong and you will experience many great and wondrous things.

Soon and very soon, My plans will unfold, right before your eyes. For some of you, you have seen My Plans unfold before your very eyes before.  So it will not be new to you.  For some of you, this would be your first time bearing witness to seeing My Plans unfold.  Either way, whether it would be your first time, or not; it is a glorious witness for the Children, My Children, of God to see Me at work in the world. 

Therefore, continue to look beyond your circumstances and trust Me to bring to completion every blessing that I Have planned for you.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Psalm 71:16 - I will go in the strength of the Lord Jehovah; I will speak of Your righteousness, of Yours alone. 

Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 

2 Corinthians 4:18 - While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 

2 Corinthians 5:7 - (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 

Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

#ScriptureReflection - Acts of the Apostles 1:18-26 (8.23.22)

18  (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. ¹⁹  Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

²⁰  “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

“‘May his place be deserted;
    let there be no one to dwell in it,’

and,

“‘May another take his place of leadership.’

21  Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, ²²  beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

²³  So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. ²⁴  Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen ²⁵  to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” ²⁶  Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

Source: NIV (New International Version)     

#ScriptureReflection - Esther 4:1-11 (8.22.22)

IV. ESTHER AND MORDECAI PLEAD FOR HELP

Mordecai Exhorts Esther.

¹  When Mordecai learned all that was happening, he tore his garments, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went through the city crying out loudly and bitterly, ²  till he came before the royal gate, which no one clothed in sackcloth might enter. ³  Likewise in each of the provinces, wherever the king’s decree and law reached, the Jews went into deep mourning, with fasting, weeping, and lament; most of them lay on sackcloth and ashes.

⁴  Esther’s maids and eunuchs came and told her. Overwhelmed with anguish, the queen sent garments for Mordecai to put on, so that he might take off his sackcloth; but he refused. ⁵  Esther then summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs whom he had placed at her service, and commanded him to find out what this action of Mordecai meant and the reason for it. ⁶  So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the public square in front of the royal gate, ⁷  and Mordecai recounted all that had happened to him, as well as the exact amount of silver Haman had promised to pay to the royal treasury for the slaughter of the Jews. ⁸  He also gave him a copy of the written decree for their destruction that had been promulgated in Susa, to show and explain to Esther. Hathach was to instruct her to go to the king and to plead and intercede with him on behalf of her people.

⁹  Hathach returned to Esther and told her what Mordecai had said. ¹⁰  Then Esther replied to Hathach and gave him this message for Mordecai: ¹¹  “All the servants of the king and the people of his provinces know that any man or woman who goes to the king in the inner court without being summoned is subject to the same law—death. Only if the king extends the golden scepter will such a person live. Now as for me, I have not been summoned to the king for thirty days.”

Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)     

#ScriptureReflection - Acts of the Apostles 1:12-17 (8.21.22)

 Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas

¹²  Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. ¹³  When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. ¹⁴  They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

¹⁵  In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) ¹⁶  and said, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. ¹⁷  He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.”

Source: NIV (New International Version)     

#ScriptureReflection - Esther (3):14-15 (8.20.22)

¹⁴  A copy of the decree to be promulgated as law in every province was published to all the peoples, that they might be prepared for that day. ¹⁵  The couriers set out in haste at the king’s command; meanwhile, the decree was promulgated in the royal precinct of Susa. The king and Haman then sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.

Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)     

Do Not Be Overwhelmed (8.19.22)

My Children,
The world is living in a time when the enemy will try to do whatever he can to destroy my creations; or to cause you to become overwhelmed by your circumstances, responsibilities, or even your finances.

Release your concerns to Me; refuse to overreact emotionally; and trust Me to give you the necessary resources and wisdom that you need. My Child, I cannot help you, if you won’t turn everything over to Me - trusting that I Will do exactly what I Said.

Trust Me for strength where you have been weak.
Trust Me for peace where there has been turmoil.
 
All of this is temporary.
This too shall pass.

This too shall pass. This too shall pass. Do not let this overwhelm you. I Am with you, to deliver you, through every dilemma, and I Will cause you to be strong. 

I Will bring you through to Victory. 

Now, rise up.
Rise up.
Rise UP.
RISE UP.

NOW.  Right now.  Rise up, with renewed hope, faith and strength; remembering there is nothing impossible for Me.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Psalm 61:2-3 - From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 

 
Psalm 142:1-3 - I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
 
Isaiah 40:29 - He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 

Reflecting on Hebrews 3:13; Praying Each Day & Being "God's Agents of Answered Prayers" (8.18.22)

 But encourage one another daily,
as long as it is called Today,

so that none of you may be hardened
 by sin's deceitfulness

 - Hebrews 3:13

Sisters & Brothers,

May I suggest a short prayer that you and/or your family can pray each and every day?

"Lord, show us the people You want us to help or encourage today. Lead us to those who are hurting or in need, and we will trust You for the means to do something about it."

I can promise you that our Loving Father will answer, if you will listen and obey. He Will trust you with small things first, and then He will expand your territory. 

Being the answer to the prayers of others is one way to be used by GOD.

There may be situations in the lives of people that you know; or perhaps He Will choose to use your prayer to work in the lives of those you don't know, may be a complete stranger, may only meet once or may never meet.

Prayer is a great mystery, but GOD has chosen us to be used as "His Agents of Answered Prayers." Knowing this makes prayer such an honor. It encourages us to pray more and to listen better! 

We should always be ready to "stand in the gap" when the Lord places a burden or need on our hearts. He may not always use you in certain situations, but because of your prayers, He may touch the heart of others to respond.

A good prayer, when those you are praying for are far away is, "Lord, would You put one of Your Willing Servants into the path of this person today; who can be a blessing to them?"

The Family of GOD is extensive and worldwide. He will use every heart that is willing to listen to His Voice.

~ Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Lord GOD, 

Show me the people that You want me to help, or encourage, today.  Lead me to those who are hurting, or in need, and I Will trust You for the means to bless them.

Help me with being obedient to Your Word.

I Want to be Your "Agent of Change" in this hurting world. Lord, I rejoice in each and every person's life that You place me in!

Use me Lord, for Your Purpose and Will.

I pray this prayer in the Mighty Name of Jesus!!

Amen

#ScriptureReflection - Acts of the Apostles 5:33-42 (8.17.22)

³³  When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death. ³⁴  But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while.

³⁵  Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. ³⁶  Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. ³⁷  After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. ³⁸  Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. ³⁹  But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

⁴⁰  His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

⁴¹  The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. ⁴²  Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah. 

Source: NIV (New International Version)     

#ScriptureReflection - Acts of the Apostles 5:25-27 (8.16.22)

²⁵  Then someone came and said, “Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people.” ²⁶  At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people would stone them.

²⁷  The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest.

Source: NIV (New International Version)     

Choose. Declare. Prepare. (for) Fulfillment. Abundance. Blessings. (8.15.22)

My Child,
I Am Moving in situations where it may seem as though 'nothing is changing,' according to your natural eyes. However, nothing could be farther from the truth.  For I Am Doing marvelous things, behind the scenes, in your life, My Child.  

Even now, I Am Doing something wonderful for you that you did not expect.  Many of you are going to be amazed at how I Work on your behalf; and turn circumstances around suddenly. My Child, expect a season of fulfillment.

Expect a season of fulfillment.

Declare that this is your season of abundance and blessings.

Declare a season of abundance and blessings.

Fulfillment.
Abundance.
Blessings.

Speak these words, ‘No more disappointments, for the Lord is doing marvelous things in my life.’   Say it again - ‘No more disappointments, for the Lord is doing marvelous things in my life.’  One more time.  Believe it.  ‘No more disappointments, for the Lord is doing marvelous things in my life.’   And then expect, that the things that once disappointed you, will be turned around for your good. 

Therefore, whatever situations you are dealing with today, do not assume that I Have forgotten you, just because it appears as though nothing is happening. Beloved, I Am working a mighty miracle that you cannot see; and did not expect. Now is the very time that you need to have (and must have) courage.  Now is the time that you must keep your words and thoughts in line with Mine.

Be confident that a miracle
      is in the making.
I Will do what I Promised. 

Prepare yourself for Me to intervene,
     in ways you never imagined. 
Prepare yourself for Me to intervene. 
Prepare yourself for Me. 

Child, do you see??  THIS is your season of 'no more disappointments.'

Have courage, this day, and do not be fearful.  

Do not worry about how things will turn out, for I Am With you.

Your job is to Choose to expect blessings, over disappointments.
Your job is to Declare that your season of fulfillment is upon you.
Because it surely is.

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Job 5:8-9 - But as for me, I would seek unto GOD and unto GOD would I commit my cause: Which doeth great things and  unsearchable; marvelous things without number: 

Psalm 118:23-24 - This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 
 
Psalm 139:14 - I will praise You; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are marvelous and my soul knows it very well.

Isaiah 25:1 - O LORD, you are my GOD. I will highly honor you; I will praise your name. You have done miraculous things. You have been completely reliable in carrying out your plans from long ago.

Romans 4:20-21 - He staggered not at the promise of GOD through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to GOD; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 

2 Timothy 1:12 - For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 

1 Thessalonians 5:24 - Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it. 

Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;)